FIFA Agent Ethics & Code of Conduct Flashcards

A football agent is found to have made false statements on their FIFA license application. What is the likely consequence?

Answer: Revocation of the license and possible ban from re-applying

Providing false information on a license application is grounds for revocation of the license and potential permanent or temporary disqualification.

Which ethical principle requires a football agent to be transparent about how their fees are calculated and who pays them?

Answer: Duty of disclosure

The duty of disclosure obligates agents to be fully transparent about fee structures and the source of their remuneration.

Under FIFA regulations, an agent who solicits a minor player (under 18) without parental or guardian involvement is in violation of which principle?

Answer: Minor protection rules

FIFA's minor protection rules require that parental or guardian consent and involvement be secured before an agent may represent a minor player.

What is the FIFA-mandated requirement when an agent represents a player in a transfer and also receives payment from the club involved in that same transfer?

Answer: All parties must provide written informed consent to the dual payment arrangement

FIFA requires written informed consent from all parties whenever an agent receives remuneration from multiple parties in a single transaction.

Which FIFA body is responsible for investigating and sanctioning breaches of the Football Agent Regulations related to ethics violations?

Answer: FIFA Ethics Committee

The FIFA Ethics Committee has jurisdiction to investigate and sanction conduct that violates FIFA's ethical standards, including agent misconduct.

A football agent knowingly assists in structuring a transfer to help a club circumvent Financial Fair Play regulations. This action violates which FIFA principle?

Answer: Integrity and fair play obligations

Assisting clubs in circumventing FFP or financial regulations violates the agent's integrity and fair play obligations under FIFA's code of conduct.